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Page 1 of 4 FIRST LOOK: 2007 DUCATI SPORTCLASSIC RANGE
DUCATI SPORTCLASSICS
READY FOR 2007, THE SPORT 1000 BIPOSTO, THE SPORT 1000 S AND
A NEW TWO-TONE LIVERY FOR THE GT 1000
The SportClassic family, which has met with great success
since its first appearance, replicates the styling of the motorcycles built in
Ducati’s workshops in the 1970s, characterised by a minimalist, sporting look,
with an exposed frame and bodyparts in soft, rounded shapes. To emphasis the
unique style of these bikes, Ducati has used top-level original components and
finishes, featuring chrome and brightwork that provide the final touch,
personalise the range and evoke the lines of the bikes from which they’re
inspired.
The whole SportClassic family mates retro style with modern
technology and mounts the brilliant Desmo 1000 DS engine: delivering impressive
torque, this air-cooled 90° “L” twin-cylinder is the ideal engine for these new
sports models. The cylinders, with their traditional cooling fins and classic
L-configuration, harken to the original design by Taglioni. The 1000 DS engine
is equipped with the Desmo twin-valve system, fuel injection and an electronic
engine control to guarantee power, reliability, thrilling performance and ease
of use.
As of 2007, the Sport 1000 will be available in two new
versions: as well as the traditional single-seater, the Sport 1000 will be
produced in an updated two-seater version for the new season, with a
comfortable seat for both rider and pillion, complete with removable seat-cover
so as to leave that perfect Café Racer style undiminished.
Another two-seater version is the new Sport 1000 S, with a
seductive new colour scheme of red frame and swingarm with black wheel rims and
engine covers, and featuring a classic upper fairing with a round central
headlamp, to give it a more aggressive look in keeping with 1970’s tradition.
As well as its two traditional colours, red and grey, the GT
1000 will be presented in an original new two-tone livery of metallic black and
cream, which recalls the original designs of this Ducati grand tourer.
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